Culver Caulker Duathlon

by Craig - October 20, 2020May 3, 20210

The first event of the 2020/21 Wight Tri Winter Duathlon Series took place on Sunday, with the return of the Culver Caulker Duathlon. Hosted at the Yaverland Sailing Club, the runs were a choice of a 2.75 km or 5.2 km run up Culver Cliff, round the battery for the long

Hever Castle Olympic Triathlon

by Craig - October 15, 20200

Wight Tri member, Adrian Heng took on the Hever Castle Olympic Distance Triathlon which unfortunately due to the low temperature, the swim was shortened to 800m. However, the cold temperature was a shock to him as soon as he entered the lake, with Adrian struggling to breathe over the first

Weekend Race Roundup

by Craig - September 28, 2020September 28, 20200

Congratulation to all members who braved the cold and windy weather at the weekend to take in a variety of different triathlons across the mainland. Well done, guys. 👍👍 Birmingham Triathlon On Saturday, new member Lucy Newnham headed to Alderford Lake, Whitchurch to take on the Birmingham Triathlon, and her first

Wight Tri Club Championships

by Craig - September 24, 2020September 24, 20200

Sunday 20th September saw Wight Tri hold their club championships from Yaverland sailing club. Competitors were taking part over a course of 500m/750m sea swim followed by 18.75km/27km bike finished by a 5.2km run – up to Culver battery. Male and female club champion would be decided over the

Bournemouth International Standard Distance Triathlon

by Craig - September 8, 20200

4 members of Wight Tri, Natalie Lawrence, Jan Fletcher, Liz Dunlop and Trevor McAlister made the trip across the Solent to participate in the Bournemouth International Standard Triathlon organised by Challenging Events. It was Jan and Liz’s first race of the season, but also Natalie’s first ever Standard Distance triathlon. Natalie,

Chale / Niton Duathlon

by Craig - August 26, 20200

After a long time away from competition due to the Covid -19 restrictions, Wight Tri was able to complete the final event of the Wight Tri Winter Duathlon Series, with the postponed Chale Duathlon taking place on Sunday morning. The event took place from the grounds of Niton

Ultimate Aquathlon 2020

by Craig - August 18, 2020August 18, 20200

After several months of no competition after Covid-19 interrupted racing in March, Wight Tri member, Natalie Lawrence took on her first multi sport event of the year, at the Ultimate Aquathlon in Shropshire last weekend. The event consisted of a 2 lap, 1.2mile swim in Alderford Lake followed by a 4

Chillerton Crucifier Duathlon

by Craig - January 28, 20200

25 members took part in the Chillerton Crucifier Duathlon, the 4th of the Wight Tri Winter Duathlon Series, with the commemorative plaques again being sponsored by CutLaserCut. The competitors had the choice of an out and back short run of 1.5 miles or a more hilly 3.7 mile run, incorporating Chillerton

Rempstone Roast MTB Duathlon

by Craig - December 3, 20190

Congratulations to Sean Williams on a super race in Sunday.. with a fantastic 2nd place overall. Wight Tri member, Sean Williams took on the Rempstone Roast MTB off road triathlon, held near Corfe Castle, Swanage. It was a cold chilly start, for the 2.3 mile runs and 11.5 mile bike course,

Sean Gains GB Duathlon Qualification

by Craig - October 14, 20190

Wight Tri member, Sean Williams travelled to Bedford to take part in the Bedford Autodrome Duathlon, which was also the final qualifying event for the 2020 European Age Group Standard Distance Duathlon Championships. This event was held on the Bedford Autodrome, so guaranteeing fast times on such a flat course. The